ZIP 77962 (Ganado, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77962: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 254 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Texas
Jackson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 143.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Jackson County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Jackson County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 254 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 149 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-59 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77962 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-111 (2), CR-317 (1) and Fm 647 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77962 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 24.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 4 |
| SR-111 | 2 |
| CR-317 | 1 |
| Fm 647 | 1 |
| SR-172 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 21 |
| Fm 234 | 3 |
| Sh 111 | 3 |
| Sh 35 | 3 |
| E 800 York St | 2 |
| Loves Truck Stop Parking Lot | 2 |
| 3Rd St | 1 |
| County Road 203 | 1 |
ZIP 77962 at a glance
| Population | 3,491 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,940 |
| Median home value | $206,228 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 19 | +9% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 20 | +6% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 22 | +8% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77962
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77962?
254 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 149 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77962?
Since 2015, US-59 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77962: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77962?
March has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77962?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77962 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 143.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77962?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.